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It was a ‘good day for firefighting’: Aspen Acres fire’s growth slows
There were some positives to emerge from the Aspen Acres fire on Saturday. In an evening briefing shared on Facebook, fire officials said it was a “good day for firefighting.” The massive fire burning southwest of Pueblo grew to 86,983 acres and continued to show extreme behavior, but increased relative humidity and cloud cover moderated…
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Red, white and blue fills streets in Park Hill for annual Fourth of July parade
A busy parade season in Denver means color fills the streets. Again and again. Saturday marked Independence Day and the 250th birthday for the United States of America. Denverites filled the streets in the Park Hill neighborhood for the annual Fourth of July parade to celebrate. With many fireworks shows across Colorado and the Denver…
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Colorado trooper hit by suspected drunk driver
Colorado State Patrol said a trooper and two others were injured on I-70 near Watkins when an SUV hit the trooper’s vehicle during a traffic stop. WATKINS, Colo. — A Colorado State Patrol trooper and two other people were injured in a crash on Interstate 70 near Watkins early Saturday morning. Just before 1 a.m.,…
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Victor Marx holds a steady lead over Barbara Kirkmeyer in Colorado Republican governor contest
Victor Marx overtook state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer in the Republican primary for governor on Wednesday evening, seizing a narrow lead after trailing her since polls closed. Kirkmeyer, one of three candidates, opened the night with a clear advantage, at one point leading Marx, a ministry leader, by about 8,000 votes. Scott Bottoms remained in third…
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Colorado wildfires map: See where fires are burning statewide
See where Colorado wildfires are currently burning across the state with this interactive map. As of noon on July 5, 14 active fires were impacting Colorado, covering 191,508 acres. Aspen Acres fire has burned 86,983 acres with 6% containment. Snyder Mesa fire has burned 30,202 acres with 95% containment. Three firefighters were killed battling this…